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Clark own goal denies Republic victory

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Ciaran Clark scored an agonising own goal as the Republic of Ireland were held to a frustrating draw against Sweden in their opening Euro 2016 fixture in Paris.

Wes Hoolahan gave the Republic a deserved lead shortly after half-time with a crisply struck half-volley worthy of opening the scoring in any match.

Martin O’Neill’s team had struck the woodwork and gone close several times prior to scoring.

But, after taking the lead they found themselves under increasing pressure and conceded when Clark, chosen ahead of Richard Keogh in the centre of defence, headed a low cross from Zlatan Ibrahimovic into his own net.

The equaliser came from one of the few moments of quality from the Sweden captain, who collected a neat backheel from substitute John Guidetti and raced to the byeline before drilling in a low cross.

Hendrick drew a late save from Andreas Isaksson but there was no be no winner at the end of a feisty, scrappy match the Republic shaded but could not close out.

A result neither wanted?

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Commitment, passion and determination were much in evidence at the Stade de France, with those workmanlike qualities comfortably eclipsing any quality and finesse on show.

But in the end neither side had quite enough to prevail – and both are left to ponder a result that is hardly disastrous but not exactly what either wanted.

Both have remaining Group E fixtures against Italy and Belgium – the two favourites to progress – and have arguably missed out on their best chance to get a crucial victory.

In a tournament with 16 qualifiers from the group stage, three points would have taken one of them a huge step towards reaching the next round.

Man of the match – Martin Olsson (Sweden)

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More to follow.

Line-ups

R. of Ireland

  • 23Randolph
  • 2Coleman
  • 4O’Shea
  • 3Clark
  • 19Brady
  • 8McCarthyBooked at 43minsSubstituted forMcGeadyat 85′minutes
  • 6WhelanBooked at 77mins
  • 20HoolahanSubstituted forKeaneat 78′minutes
  • 13Hendrick
  • 14WaltersSubstituted forMcCleanat 64′minutes
  • 9Long

Substitutes

  • 1Westwood
  • 5Keogh
  • 7McGeady
  • 10Keane
  • 11McClean
  • 12Duffy
  • 15Christie
  • 16Given
  • 17Ward
  • 18Meyler
  • 21Murphy
  • 22Quinn

Sweden

  • 1Isaksson
  • 2LustigSubstituted forJohanssonat 45′minutes
  • 14Nilsson-LindelofBooked at 61mins
  • 4Granqvist
  • 5Olsson
  • 7Larsson
  • 18LewickiSubstituted forEkdalat 86′minutes
  • 9Källström
  • 6Forsberg
  • 11BergSubstituted forGuidettiat 59′minutes
  • 10Ibrahimovic

Substitutes

  • 3Johansson
  • 8Ekdal
  • 12Olsen
  • 13Jansson
  • 15Hiljemark
  • 16Wernbloom
  • 17Augustinsson
  • 19Kujovic
  • 20Guidetti
  • 21Durmaz
  • 22Zengin
  • 23Carlgren
Referee:
Milorad Mazic
Attendance:
73,419

Match Stats

Home TeamR. of IrelandAway TeamSweden
Possession
Home43%
Away57%
Shots
Home9
Away7
Shots on Target
Home4
Away0
Corners
Home5
Away5
Fouls
Home11
Away15

Live Text

Match ends, Republic of Ireland 1, Sweden 1.

Full Time

Second Half ends, Republic of Ireland 1, Sweden 1.

Foul by Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden).

Ciaran Clark (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Andreas Granqvist (Sweden).

Shane Long (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Albin Ekdal (Sweden) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by James McClean (Republic of Ireland).

Foul by Sebastian Larsson (Sweden).

James McClean (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Substitution

Substitution, Sweden. Albin Ekdal replaces Oscar Lewicki.

Substitution

Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Aiden McGeady replaces James McCarthy.

Guidetti (Sweden) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Glenn Whelan (Republic of Ireland).

Offside, Republic of Ireland. Glenn Whelan tries a through ball, but Shane Long is caught offside.

Foul by Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden).

Ciaran Clark (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Substitution

Substitution, Republic of Ireland. Robbie Keane replaces Wes Hoolahan.

Booking

Glenn Whelan (Republic of Ireland) is shown the yellow card.

Foul by Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden).

Seamus Coleman (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Andreas Granqvist (Sweden) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Ciaran Clark (Republic of Ireland).

Corner, Republic of Ireland. Conceded by Martin Olsson.

Attempt missed. Shane Long (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by James McCarthy with a cross.

Foul by Kim Källström (Sweden).

Wes Hoolahan (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt saved. Jeff Hendrick (Republic of Ireland) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Glenn Whelan.

Goal!

Own Goal by Ciaran Clark, Republic of Ireland. Republic of Ireland 1, Sweden 1.

Attempt missed. James McClean (Republic of Ireland) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Wes Hoolahan following a set piece situation.

Foul by Andreas Granqvist (Sweden).

Wes Hoolahan (Republic of Ireland) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Hand ball by Wes Hoolahan (Republic of Ireland).

Offside, Sweden. Martin Olsson tries a through ball, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is caught offside.

Offside, Sweden. Martin Olsson tries a through ball, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is caught offside.

Substitution

Substitution, Republic of Ireland. James McClean replaces Jonathan Walters.

Offside, Republic of Ireland. Ciaran Clark tries a through ball, but Jonathan Walters is caught offside.

Offside, Sweden. Guidetti tries a through ball, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic is caught offside.

Booking

Nilsson-Lindelöf (Sweden) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Foul by Nilsson-Lindelöf (Sweden).

goal

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